Posted by Franz on February 21, 2004, at 15:48:40
In reply to About DLPA ........, posted by dingbat on February 15, 2004, at 8:56:57
> Hi - I'm a psychologist and am often asked to recommend "supplements" by my clients (particularly the ever-growing number who don't want prescription meds). I am a chronic Mixed Anxiety-Depression sufferer (plus migraines too) and have a DUAL interest: personal and professional. I've tried DLPA 500mg (by Solgar)in all sorts of doses (and ALWAYS with Solgar VM 2000 to ensure sufficient co-factors like Vit B6 and Vit C, etc.). It's never worked for me.
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> Similarly, I have - on the basis of research - recommended it to clients (various doses, always a decent brand like Solgar). NOT ONE CLIENT has ever experienced a *RADICAL* shift in mood/energy level/memory/concentration/chronic pain.
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> The advice that I am using fo myself and clients is that offered by "big names" like: Dr A Fox, Dr Leon Chaitow, Patrick Holford, and various other reliable sources.
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> Are others out there finding the same thing? Perhaps I should switch myself/clients to L-Tyrosine instead?
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> Regards, DingbatHello, I have tried dl phenylalanine and find it stimulant.
Now I am trying tyrosine and do not notice the effect, but maybe the dose I use is to low (under 1 gram).
There are other amino acids too, but I do not know if you want just noradrenalin and dopamine precursors.
Anyway, why a psychologist should have to recommend "supplements"?. Your patients seem to be confused about what psychotherapy is. They should ask a nutritionist if supplements if what they want.
It seems to me that many people look for "alternatives" to avoid any real treatment.
Best.
poster:Franz
thread:291998
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